Summary

Dr. Alexander Gelfer specializes in pulmonology and critical care medicine, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from First Moscow State Medical University Named After I M Sechenov and completed his residency training at Englewood Hospital & Medical Center. With 54 years of experience treating complex respiratory conditions, Dr. Gelfer offers comprehensive care for patients with serious lung and breathing disorders. He is fluent in Spanish and Russian, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Gelfer practices at multiple locations throughout the Buffalo area, including Sisters of Charity Hospital, and serves patients in Williamsville, New York. His clinical focus includes treating chronic lung disease and COPD, particularly in patients with additional health complications. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function testing and sleep studies to evaluate breathing patterns and lung capacity. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 54 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Russian
  • Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer has 4 locations

The Pulmonary Group Of Western New York Llp

100 College Pkwy Ste 110Williamsville, NY 14221
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital

1540 Maple RdWilliamsville, NY 14221

Sisters Of Charity Hospital

2157 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

2950 Elmwood AveKenmore, NY 14217

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.4 
54 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English
Williamsville , NYBuffalo , NYBuffalo , NYBuffalo , NY
Med School: First Moscow State Medical University Named After I M Sechenov Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Independent Health
  • Independent Health - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alexander Boris Gelfer has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Englewood Hospital & Medical Center

Medical School

First Moscow State Medical University Named After I M SechenovGraduated in 1972

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Which hospitals is Dr. Alexander Gelfer affiliated with?
Dr. Alexander Gelfer is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital.

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